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Does anyone else find it rather mind-boggling that (and we were in the same boat before we took the time to understand) to celebrate the Messiah’s resurrection, believers do two things that are EXPLICITLY FORBIDDEN by The Word itself: #1 – Eating Ham – the pig is “Exhibit ‘A’” for what is an abomination and what is never to be …

I imagine the above headline would be something a local newspaper would print. In the western Pennsylvania, (including Pittsburgh, PA) and Tri-State areas, there will be a handful believers celebrating Passover this year. When is Passover this year? We’re glad you asked! Passover is Friday April 3rd. Beginning at Sundown is when the Passover is eaten, which is, according to …

I often wonder why this happened and continues to do so. In my entire life attending traditional church, bible studies and youth groups, and Church Camp, I cannot recall EVER hearing this: “These are My appointed times, the times of the LORD that you will proclaim as sacred assemblies.” (Lev. 23:2)*

Who in the world would want to study Leviticus? Coastlands Congregation of Messiah does! -WHY ALL THE SACRIFICES? -DIDN’T JESUS DO AWAY WITH THE SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM? -HAVE YOU BEEN TAUGHT (OR ASSUMED) ALL THE SACRIFICES WERE FOR SIN? (They weren’t!) -WILL SACRIFICES BE RE-INSTITUTED IN THE FUTURE?

When God’s name is “spoken ill of” because God’s people disobey God’s commands or live immorally (Rom 2:24; 1 Tim 6:1), God’s people are participating in the dishonoring of God; God’s name is also “spoken ill of ” by his enemies (Rev 13:6; 16:9), resulting in God’s vindication of his honor through the punishment of those enemies. -Honor, Patronage, Kinship …

What is Truth? What does our King desire to be in our hearts? What are we to delight in? Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11 Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being – Psalm 51:6a Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your Torah is truth. – …